IIA IIA-CIA-Part1 Exam (page: 8)
IIA CIA Part 1 - Essentials of Internal Auditing
Updated on: 15-Feb-2026

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As we head into the last 5 weeks of distance learning we would like to encourage all students to respond to the Music and PE activities that are scheduled on the timetable throughout the week. You do not have to respond or complete the activity on that day but within the week is encouraged. 
 
We completely understand that parents have pressures and work commitments. However, if it all possible please ensure you respond in the seesaw activity, This is required once a week only. The response required is brief and often will only take a few minutes. (Check the instructions for that lesson - outlined in the seesaw activity).

An employee who recently transferred into the internal audit activity has been assigned to audit the accounts payable system.
Which function, if previously performed by the auditor, would represent a conflict of interest?

  1. Monitoring the allowance for doubtful accounts.
  2. Writing procedures for the handling of duplicate payments.
  3. Signing timekeeping cards for subordinates.
  4. Reviewing shipping documents for accuracy.

Answer(s): B






As we head into the last 5 weeks of distance learning we would like to encourage all students to respond to the Music and PE activities that are scheduled on the timetable throughout the week. You do not have to respond or complete the activity on that day but within the week is encouraged. 
 
We completely understand that parents have pressures and work commitments. However, if it all possible please ensure you respond in the seesaw activity, This is required once a week only. The response required is brief and often will only take a few minutes. (Check the instructions for that lesson - outlined in the seesaw activity).

Which of the following describes a control weakness?

  1. Purchasing procedures are well designed and are followed unless otherwise directed by the purchasing supervisor.
  2. Pre-numbered blank purchase orders are secured within the purchasing department.
  3. Normal operational purchases fall in the range from $500 to $1,000 with two signatures required for purchases over $1,000.
  4. The purchasing agent invests in a publicly traded mutual fund that lists the stock of one of the company's suppliers in its portfolio.

Answer(s): A






As we head into the last 5 weeks of distance learning we would like to encourage all students to respond to the Music and PE activities that are scheduled on the timetable throughout the week. You do not have to respond or complete the activity on that day but within the week is encouraged. 
 
We completely understand that parents have pressures and work commitments. However, if it all possible please ensure you respond in the seesaw activity, This is required once a week only. The response required is brief and often will only take a few minutes. (Check the instructions for that lesson - outlined in the seesaw activity).

Management has requested that an internal auditor serve as member of a task force that will review current receivables practices and make recommendations to improve processes. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the internal auditor?

  1. Accept the assignment provided that such consulting services are defined in the charter.
  2. Decline the assignment because participation on task forces will impair the auditor's objectivity in future audit engagements.
  3. Accept the assignment if the auditor believes that it will not impair objectivity in future audit engagements.
  4. Do not accept the assignment because the assignment is not part of an approved audit plan.

Answer(s): A






As we head into the last 5 weeks of distance learning we would like to encourage all students to respond to the Music and PE activities that are scheduled on the timetable throughout the week. You do not have to respond or complete the activity on that day but within the week is encouraged. 
 
We completely understand that parents have pressures and work commitments. However, if it all possible please ensure you respond in the seesaw activity, This is required once a week only. The response required is brief and often will only take a few minutes. (Check the instructions for that lesson - outlined in the seesaw activity).

Senior management at a financial institution has received allegations of fraud at its derivatives trading desk and has asked the internal audit activity to investigate and issue a report concerning the allegations. The internal audit activity has not yet developed sufficient proficiency regarding derivatives trading to conduct a thorough fraud investigation in this area. Which of the following courses of action should the chief audit executive (CAE) take to comply with the Standards?

  1. Engage the former head of the institution's derivatives trading desk to perform the investigation and submit a report with supporting documentation to the CAE.
  2. Request that senior management allow a delay of the fraud investigation until the internal audit activity's on-staff certified fraud examiner is able to obtain the appropriate training regarding the analysis of derivatives trading.
  3. Request that senior management exclude the internal audit activity from the investigation completely and instead contract with an external certified fraud examiner with derivatives experience to perform all aspects of the investigation and subsequent reporting.
  4. Contract with an external certified fraud examiner with derivatives experience to perform the investigation and subsequent reporting,with the chief audit executive approving the scope of the investigation and evaluating the adequacy of the work performed.

Answer(s): D






As we head into the last 5 weeks of distance learning we would like to encourage all students to respond to the Music and PE activities that are scheduled on the timetable throughout the week. You do not have to respond or complete the activity on that day but within the week is encouraged. 
 
We completely understand that parents have pressures and work commitments. However, if it all possible please ensure you respond in the seesaw activity, This is required once a week only. The response required is brief and often will only take a few minutes. (Check the instructions for that lesson - outlined in the seesaw activity).

Which of the following corporate travel policies is least likely to be cost-effective?

  1. Negotiating corporate agreements with hotels,airlines,and car rental firms.
  2. Tracking credits for canceled airline reservations.
  3. Selecting the least expensive airline travel available,without regard to total travel time and distance.
  4. Traveling to facilities in tourist areas during the off-season when possible.

Answer(s): C



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Zaynik 9/17/2023 5:36:00 AM

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